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Troon Lifeboat Deputy Launching Authority retires

Lifeboats News Release

At a short presentation last Monday night Charles Duncan was presented with his leaving certificate on his retirement from his position of Deputy Launching Authority (DLA) at Troon Lifeboat Station.

Pictured is Troon Lifeboat Operations Manager Jim Redmond (left) presenting the leaving certificate to Charlie Duncan

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Troon Lifeboat Operations Manager Jim Redmond (left) presenting the leaving certificate to Charlie Duncan
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Charles who began volunteering at the lifeboat station in 1995 and gave 23 years to the lifeboat service in Troon before he announced his retirement at the end of 2018.

Over the years Charlie has regularly deputised for the Lifeboat Operations Manager authorising the launch of the stations lifeboats when requested by the Coastguard.

Troon Lifeboat Operation Manager Jim Redmond presented Charlie with his Certificate on behalf of the RNLI and speaking on behalf of everyone at the station said 'We’re grateful for Charlie's commitment over the last twenty three years to Troon lifeboat Station. During his time as DLA, Troon RNLI lifeboat station has been recognised as saving 79 lives at sea and Charlie has paid a part in that through his DLA role. From everyone at the station we thank Charlie very much for everything he has done for the station and wish him well on his retirement from the RNLI.'

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Andrew Limond
Lifeboat Press Officer, Troon Lifeboat Station

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